Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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